High school top performers DALLIS SMALL | AMERICAN HERITAGE-DELRAY
Hollywood Hills junior Holly Neher made history with her start at quarterback on Friday night. She is believed to be the first girl to start at quarterback in Florida, although the Florida High School Athletic Association is unable to confirm. She headlines the list of the week’s top performers below, led with football standouts and followed by other sports.
HOLLY NEHER | HOLLYWOOD HILLS
Threw for a 67-yard touchdown to senior Alexander Shelton — and actually had another touchdown pass called back — in a 51-27 victory over Pompano Beach.
BOBBY ARMES | DWYER
The junior running back rushed for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers’ 33-25 win over rival Palm Beach Gardens.
CHRIS SANCILIO | PALM BEACH GARDENS
Despite falling to Dwyer, the Gators’ signal caller threw for 350 yards and four TDs versus their crosstown rivals.
NIK SCALZO | CARDINAL GIBBONS
Junior quarterback was an efficient 16-for-23 for 214 yards and spread four touchdowns to different receivers as the Chiefs rolled 49-0 over Douglas.
TERRENCE HORNE | MIRAMAR
Senior wide-out scored twice on five catches for 113 yards in the Patriots’ 35-7 district win over South Plantation.
CAM SMITH | AMERICAN HERITAGE
Senior quarterback threw for 151 yards and three touchdowns — two to Anthony Schwartz — and ran for 51 yards and another score as the Patriots trounced Chaminade-Madonna 41-13 on ESPNU.
MICHAEL CHELEY | PLANTATION
Scored three touchdowns out of the Colonels’ Wing-T attack and finished with 122 yards on nine carries in the 34-22 district win against Cypress Bay. The junior continued his torrid start to the season, rushing for 147 yards and 1 TD on 25 carries in the Stallions’ 14-0 win over Archbishop McCarthy.
CORY CROTEAU | KING’S ACADEMY
Facing North Broward Prep, Croteau was a one-man wrecking crew, notching two interceptions (one of which he returned 29 yards for a touchdown) and a fumble recovery in team’s 49-3 win.
JAYSON MARTIN | CARDINAL NEWMAN
A master of efficiency, Martin rushed 105 yards for two touchdowns on just five carries in the Crusaders’ 28-7 win over Royal Palm Beach.
KALEB CONSTAIN | SEMINOLE RIDGE
The junior free safety had three pass break-ups, five tackles, one tackle for loss and four punt returns for more than 100 yards in the Hawks’ 25-0 win over Boynton Beach.
OTHER SPORTS JUDE KIM | AMERICAN HERITAGE
Boys golfer tied a Broward County record, shooting an 8-under-par 64 on at Lago Mar Country Club on Wednesday as the Patriots, with a team score of 8-under 280, rolled over Miami Columbus (even-par 288).
MAHDERE YARED | PINE CREST
Girls cross-country runner was overall winner of Hurricane Irma Invitational in Gainesville with a time of 18:38, leading the defending state champs to a team title.
MALLORY BARASH (WEST BOCA)
The volleyball standout had seven aces, 27 assists and two digs in the Bulls’ three-set win over Royal Palm Beach.